| Place | Oceans: Atlantic Ocean |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 302434 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Wilson, H W |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
ATLANTIC OCEAN. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE SLOOP HMS MAGPIE (U82). NOTE THE TYPE 272 RADAR ON THE ...
Description
ATLANTIC OCEAN. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE SLOOP HMS MAGPIE (U82). NOTE THE TYPE 272 RADAR ON THE ELEVATED PLATFORM AFT AND THE TYPE 285 ON THE HIGH ANGLE GUN DIRECTOR BEHIND THE BRIDGE. SINGLE 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED IN THE BRIDGE WINGS AND AMIDSHIPS. TWO TWIN MARK V OERLIKON MOUNTINGS ARE ON THE QUARTERDECK. SHE IS PAINTED IN THE WESTERN APPROACHES CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME DEVISED BY SIR PETER SCOTT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)